Sublime

The New Sublimity

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The New Sublimity

Identified by LS:N Global in 2012, The New Sublimity macrotrend charted a widespread consumer movement away from busy, hyper-connected, digital ...
Suffocation : Spiritualism : Sublime
Distilling beauty: Architect creates sustainable winery in the mountains

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Distilling beauty: Architect creates sustainable winery in the mountains

Set among the mountains and sweeping valleys with the soaring Andes in the distance, this winery is both sublime and sustainable, the perfect plac...
Smiljan Radić : Winery : VIK
Morphopolis

Design Directions

Morphopolis

From its pixelated beginnings with Pong and Donkey Kong Jr to filmic productions such as Grand Theft Auto, gaming has come a long way. Now it is re...
Gaming : Artful : Ceri Williams
The Luxury Matrix Stage Five: Intellectual and Poetic

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The Luxury Matrix Stage Five: Intellectual and Poetic

What we said: ‘This is a stage of passions, journeys, adventures and deep-rooted and meaningful experiences. It is not about brands, seldom about p...
Interactive : Experiencial : Stargazing
Fresh and clean: Bright makeover for dental office

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Fresh and clean: Bright makeover for dental office

Lucerne, Switzerland – The Dental Club in Lucerne does not look like a normal dental surgery. In place of sterile furnishings, architectural firm O...
Interior Design : Waiting Room : Sublime Space
Ciguë: Architecture

Design Directions

Ciguë: Architecture

Ciguë re-imagines the luxury retail environment with acute attention to detail and a meticulous application of materials. 
Sanctuary : Luxury Interiors : Meditation
GFW 2013

Design Directions

GFW 2013

By Thomas Rees
Sweet Nostalgia : Revivalism : New Sublimity
No Noise at Selfridges

Design Directions

No Noise at Selfridges

As we predicted in our New Sublimity macrotrend, getting away from it all is on the rise.Businesses are creating new contemplative spaces...
Branding : Alex Cochrane : Pause
Mood ring: Sublime halos at Swarovski installation

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Mood ring: Sublime halos at Swarovski installation

Miami – British designer Asif Khan created an installation for Design Miami/ that transplanted the atmospheric phenomenon of the ice halo, usually ...
Architecture : Ice : Sunlight
Function rooms: Island Retreat a perfect getaway

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Function rooms: Island Retreat a perfect getaway

Function rooms: Island Retreat a perfect getaway
Design : Bedroom : Tourists
Spread the word: Mobile library in literacy drive

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Spread the word: Mobile library in literacy drive

Spread the word: Mobile library in literacy drive
Digital : Digital Detox : Book
Alone again naturally: Lodge offers seclusion

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Alone again naturally: Lodge offers seclusion

Alone again naturally: Lodge offers seclusion
Furniture : Solitude : Crafted Locale
Kamppi Quiet Chapel

Design Directions

Kamppi Quiet Chapel

Everyone needs a little quiet time now and again. Smart brands and designers are giving people a break from the noise, and offering them the chance...
Architecture : Lutheran Church : Reflect
Quiet please: Chapel of Silence is a city haven

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Quiet please: Chapel of Silence is a city haven

Quiet please: Chapel of Silence is a city haven
Urban : Helsinki : Sublime Spaces
Relaxing Cure: Toogood soothes weary visitors

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Relaxing Cure: Toogood soothes weary visitors

Relaxing Cure: Toogood soothes weary visitors
Studio Toogood : La Cura : Nivea
The New Sublimity

Macro Trends

The New Sublimity

Consumers are turning away from their busy, hyper-connected, digital lifestyles and prioritising personal fulfillment and wellbeing.
Stuffocation : Spiritualism : Sublime
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